GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

What do each of the following quotations mean to you? (a) "Each individual is capable of transforming his immediate environment by attempting a radical transformation inside him". - J Krishnamurti

Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2021

Human ValuesDimensions of EthicsIndian Thinkers

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

How toppers approached it

From all 6 answers · about 170 words.

Opening

  • No separate opening67%
  • A quotation17%
  • A restatement17%

Body

  • Points and prose33%
  • Points33%
  • Continuous prose33%

Close

  • A summary67%
  • No separate close33%

The toppers’ answers

Aishwarya VermaAIR 4 · CSE 2021 · 128 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

The following quote recognises the potential of individual to bring a change in the environment around.

This can be done through transformation inside him:

Body · points

(i) Conviction in action: By standing firm on the ground regarding change with conviction.

[eg] Aruna Roy with MKSS stood firm led to the paradigm changing law of Right to information act 2005

(ii) By being honest and integral to your action

[eg] Anna hazare was true in his action to end corruption ↓ lokpal & lokayukta act 2013.

(iii) Motivate the society with positive attitude

[eg] Greta Thunberg campaign to protect environment gathered support across the globe.

(iv) By doing your job with utmost integrity which can improve the work culture.

Close · a summary

Strong value system can lead to positive transformation of environment around globe.

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Values as such and where they come from: lessons from the lives of leaders, reformers and administrators, and the values named in the syllabus.

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